Tuesday, July 5, 2022
The Massacre at Fort Pillow
The Battle of Fort Pillow saw Confederate troops under command of Nathan Bedford Forrest engage in the wanton massacre of colored soldiers who were attempting to surrender. Even as some begged surrender, they were shot on their knees. Word gets around. When Guster Ledbetter got word, he snapped.
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